STL 945.7136/97
A319/A320/A321 introduction
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The A319/A320/A321 are narrow body, twin-engined,
short / medium-range aircraft, the A319 being the
shortened version of the A320, and the A321 being the
stretched version of the A320.
They both offer an increased fuselage cross-section
leading to an increased revenue potential through :
– greater passenger comfort with wider seats and
aisle
– greater overhead baggage volume
– greater cargo capacity
– wide-body compatible container capability
– quicker turnrounds.
Advanced technology applied to aerodynamics,
structure, systems and powerplant offer reduced costs
through :
– unmatched fuel efficiency
– more accurate flight path control
– reduced maintenance costs
– increased reliability
– reduced trouble-shooting time.
Introduced for airline service in March 1988, the A320
represents the largest single advance in civil aircraft
technology since the introduction of the jet engine and
results in a major stride forward in airline profitability.
A computer-managed system gives complete
protection against excursions outside the normal flight
envelope and greatly improves the man / machine
interface.